It's actually not that bad, I'm looking for a good, but inexpensive gyro to use in a Trex 450. Can anyone recommend one of these? I plan on getting a better one later on, but right now I just want something that will work.

I have this gyro and it seems to work pretty well. It has both heading hold and rate modes that are adjustable from an extra channel. If you dont have an extra channel it adjusts heading hold only with a screwdriver. I am also planning on getting a better gyro down the road when I can actually tell the difference. Also these guys are really helpful, bought all my stuff there: http://www4.mailordercentral.com/hel...?number=335093

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I am using the Align HH gyro that architorture mentioned. It works well for me as well. I'm not seeing a lot of drift - it's fairly lightweigh, makes transmitter set up really easy, and works as advertised. From my perspective as a relative newbie as well, I would encourage you to consider an HH gyro - they aren't that much more money - if you are going to spend $40+, why not spend $60-80 and get something much better - especially in light of the offer from hotairflyer.

There is a word of advice that is given from time to time. Buy cheap and buy over . Just think of a Gyro malfunction and losing $$$ to repair the kit. Do it right the first time, it will reward you later .

I agree with you Wynn, and I carefully choose the words "inexpensive" and "good" to describe what I'm looking for. I know it's difficult to find those two qualities at the same time with most things, and I'm willing to spend more if I have to. But occasionally things get made that are both good and inexpensive, and I was just trying to see if that was the case here. Anyhow, I think I might just go ahead and get the GY401 and be done with it. Thanks everyone.

Now that the subject has come up, I mentioned I had the align HH gyro, but would I notice a difference going to the GY401? As of now I am only doing sport flying, but I am going to attempt some loops and rolls sometime in the near future. Does the GY401 require digital servos? Do I have to get the best digital servo available to tap the power of the 401?

Now that the subject has come up, I mentioned I had the align HH gyro, but would I notice a difference going to the GY401? As of now I am only doing sport flying, but I am going to attempt some loops and rolls sometime in the near future. Does the GY401 require digital servos? Do I have to get the best digital servo available to tap the power of the 401?

From what I've read, it doesn't require a digital servo. There is a "DS" switch that enables the the digital servo compatibilty, but it is only compatible with Futaba digital servos. Now as far as to whether you'll notice a difference...I don't know, I'm a total Newby when it come to helicopters.

Hmm...thatís good to know. Like I said, I was just regurgitating some info that I read. On the Futaba site it says it will only work with Futaba digital servos....probably so they'll sell servos. I don't know.